Sneakers, sunglasses, skincare, accessories, handbags...... The raw materials and technologies used in these common products in daily life may be related to it...... Headquartered in Germany, Evonik Industries AG is a leading global specialty chemicals company with a leading market position in more than 100 countries and services in more than 100 countries.
In 2001, Evonik settled in Xinzhuang Industrial Zone, Minhang, and has been continuously cultivating the Chinese market. In recent years, Evonik has been actively promoting industrial transformation and upgrading through innovative products and solutions, further accelerating the development of new quality productivity, and contributing to the construction of a high-end, intelligent and green modern industrial system.
Promote new industrialization
Accelerate the development of new quality productive forces
As a global leader in the development, production and sales of specialty chemicals, Evonik has a broad product portfolio of more than 4,000 products, ranging from automotive manufacturing, personal care, cosmetics to the pharmaceutical industry. Specialty chemicals are indispensable raw materials for product innovation, and Evonik is constantly optimizing its product portfolio and improving product quality to meet the diverse needs of the market.
New quality productivity, a new form of productivity driven by scientific and technological innovation, is exactly the goal that Evonik continues to pursue. In 2004, Evonik opened a Shanghai R&D center in Minhang, which was upgraded to the "Evonik Shanghai Innovation Park" in 2021. The Innovation Campus combines basic research, product development, process development, pilot plant, application technology, testing and analysis services, and venture capital, enabling it to meet local, Asia-Pacific and global R&D needs.
In 2023, Evonik invested more than 440 million euros in R&D worldwide and generated sales of 650 million euros in innovative growth areas. In the Evonik Shanghai Innovation Park, a series of advanced R&D facilities have been built, such as the Global Lithium-ion Battery Center and the Shanghai Additive Manufacturing Technology Center, which not only enhance the company's R&D capabilities, but also provide strong support for the development of strategic emerging industries such as new energy vehicles, green manufacturing, and consumption upgrading.
"This year, we will continue to upgrade our Innovation Campus and expand our R&D facilities, with a new Medical Device Technology Center to further enhance our innovation capabilities and accelerate the development of new quality productivity. Xia Fuliang, President of Evonik Greater China, said.
Green and low-carbon transformation
"Innovation + Sustainability" two-wheel drive
Sustainability is an important part of Evonik's corporate strategy. With the continuous advancement of China's dual carbon goals, Evonik has also made a series of outstanding achievements in sustainable development. EVONIK RECENTLY WON THE 2024 PLASTICS INDUSTRY – RINGIER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD FOR ITS VESTAMID® NRG POLYAMIDE 12 (PA12) AND VESTAPE® UNIDIRECTIONAL TAPES, WHICH CAN BE USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ENERGY PIPELINES TO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE RELIABILITY OF HYDROGEN AND CO2 management and contribute to the energy transition.
Award-winning products
Building on the innovative strength of the global lithium-ion battery center in Shanghai, Evonik is expanding the chemicals and high-performance materials used in EV batteries to improve the performance of EV batteries and support Shanghai's green and low-carbon transition. "The center will not only conduct research on battery materials, but also assist customers in carrying out battery prototype tests to effectively improve battery performance, expand energy storage capacity, and promote the green development of the industry. Xia Fuliang said.
"Minhang District and Xinzhuang Industrial Zone have always provided refined services for enterprises in optimizing the business environment, including helping us integrate resources, more targeted policy interpretation and implementation, and a number of facilitation measures in terms of talent introduction and innovative development environment. Xia Fuliang said. Evonik Group will continue to take root in Minhang, vigorously develop new quality productivity, and jointly contribute to Shanghai's green transformation and development.
Source: Minhang Today